On
assuming the office, the Governor of Gagauzia shall take the following oath:

"I
solemnly swear to faithfully serve the people of Gagauzia, to respect and
protect the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, strictly abide the
Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, the Code and the laws of Gagauzia, and
conscientiously fulfill my high duties of the Governor of Gagauzia."

The
oath shall be made no later than 30 days after the official announcement of the
election results, in a solemn ceremony at the special session of the National
Assembly and the Tribunal of Gagauzia in the Gagauz language.